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agapetes 'Ludgvan Cross' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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agapetes 'Ludgvan Cross'

Agapetes 'Ludgvan Cross'

★ RHS AGM

Genus: Agapetes
Family: Ericaceae

About this plant

'Ludgvan Cross' is an evergreen shrub with fine, arching branches bearing lance-shaped leaves up to 5cm long. Hanging clusters of urn-shaped, pink flowers appear along the branches from spring to summer

Growing Information

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Shade

Soil

LoamSandy

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

East FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow under glass in well-drained, lime-free compost in bright, filtered light. Can stand outdoors in summer, preferably in partial shade

Pruning

Pruning group 11, but keep pruning to a minimum

Propagation

Root semi-ripe cuttings with bottom heat in late summer, or propagate by layering in spring

Pests

scale insects may be a problem

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalPatio Container

Planting Places

Conservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years